Tag Archives: Writing

What Pearly thought of Dorian Greyhound

Posted on September 11, 2019 by

Hi, Pearl here! As promised in my last post, here are my thoughts on The Picture of Dorian Greyhound, which I have just finished reading. I immediately fell in love with Dorian, a beautiful and innocent young Greyhound who has … Continue reading →

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Advice, please!

Posted on August 14, 2019 by

I recently read on a writing advice website that ‘He took a deep breath’ is a cliche. Now, I’ll admit we don’t want a character taking a deep breath every five minutes. However, in certain circumstances a human being does … Continue reading →

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It’s Anne of Avonlea – but not as we know it!

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

Hi, Pearl here! Did I tell you that Millie taught me to read? It took me a while to get the hang of it – especially the Kindle – but now I’m pretty good, even if I say so myself. … Continue reading →

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Flower Fail

Posted on April 17, 2019 by

I’m not having much luck growing flowers on Millie’s grave. I used one of those wildflower packs that contain a mix of seeds and compost. I followed all the instructions, put copper bands down to keep the slugs off, and watered … Continue reading →

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Gateway to Magic

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

Originally posted on Author & Songwriter Kevin Cooper:
STEVEN IS A BOY WHO PLAYS TO WIN – BUT THIS IS NO GAME.THIS IS AN ADVENTURE HE CAN’T CONTROL.Steven Topcliff loves gaming but doesn’t believe in fairies or magic – until…

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Nightmare Hair #dreamdeeply

Posted on February 13, 2019 by

Have you ever wondered why you can go to bed with perfectly tidy hair and yet wake up in the morning looking like you’ve swapped heads with Worzel Gummidge? Maybe you thought it was down to tossing and turning in … Continue reading →

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Sorry I’m Late!

Posted on January 23, 2019 by

I was sad when Millie crossed the Bridge last year, because I couldn’t follow her, and I thought that meant I wouldn’t see her again. But on New Year’s Eve, something strange happened. We were getting ready to go out, … Continue reading →

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Items for the Cosmic Dustbin, please!

Posted on December 19, 2018 by

Hi, Pearl here! Thanks to Millie’s excellent tuition I am now a thoroughly sophisticated and literate Greyhound in my own right, so I’d like to tell you a bit about Annabelle’s work in progress. In the third book of the Bad … Continue reading →

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Reblog: A New Puppy for the Holidays

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

A timely reminder from author Tricia Drammeh on not giving puppies as presents… We’re all familiar with the classic Holiday movie scene where a small child joyfully discovers his most cherished gift beneath the Christmas tree: an adorable puppy (or … Continue reading →

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#Halloween: The Attention-Seeking Shapeshifter

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

Fairyland is full of shapeshifters; they’re part of the natural balance.  But occasionally you’ll come across a shapeshifter who has gone out of control. Such a one is Nigel the Nuisance, who uses his shapeshifting to show off.  He practises … Continue reading →

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